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Richard’s Free Library November 2018 Events

Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays – Nov.14 and 28 (no story times on Nov. 21!)

11 a.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:A preschool storytime for children ages two through six. We read books, sing songs and do a simple craft.

Drop In Activity – Make a Stop Motion Animated Video

Friday, Nov. 9

2:30-4 p.m.

Location: 58 N. Main Street, Newport, NH 03773

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Learn how to make a short stop-motion animation video using bits and pieces from around the library, and watch them come to life!

Brown Bags and Books

Tuesday, Nov. 13 (Postponed one week due to Newport voting)

Noon

Location: 58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:We will be discussing the book Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris. Copies of the book are available from the library.

Wednesday Night Book Group

Wednesday, Nov. 14 (Moved forward one week due to Thanksgiving.)

Time: 7 p.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:We will discuss the bookThe Witches of New Yorkby Ami McKay. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, Nov. 15

6-7:30 p.m.

Location: 58 N.orth Main St.

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Are you a slam poet, a singer, a guitar player? A tap dancer or storyteller? A ventriloquist or comedian? Come to our first Open Mic Night to share your talents, and bring all your friends to come watch. We’ll have some yummy treats to share, and all of our comfiest chairs ready!

Friends Centurion Lecture

Thursday, Nov. 15

7 p.m.

Location: 58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:The public is welcome to attend this year’s Friends of the Richards Library Centurion Lecture, The Real Eastern Coyote, presented by Chris Schadler, MS Conservation Biology, Antioch University, Keene, New Hampshire.

Homeschool Book Group

Friday, Nov. 16

10:30 a.m.

Location: 58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:We will be discussing the book Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

A-MAZE-ing LEGO Day!

Saturday, Nov. 17

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location: 58 North Main Street, Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:For all ages (who won’t eat the LEGOs). Make a maze for a LEGO minifigure! We have a TON of LEGOs. Come use your creativity to engineer a maze for a minifigure. When we’re done, we’ll try to solve each other’s mazes!

Bingo for Books!

Mondays, Nov. 19 and 26

Time: 3:15 p.m.

Location: 58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Join us at the library for a few rounds of Bingo! Win books to take home.

After School Thankfulness Turkey Craft

Tuesday, Nov. 20

3-4 p.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Drop in anytime from 3:00 to 4:00, appropriate for all ages. We’ll use coffee filters, markers and water to make beautiful turkeys to take home for the school break. Want to know why they are thankful turkeys? Drop by to find out!

Knitting at the Library

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Time: 6-8 p.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Bring in your knitting and join us for some conversation.

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23

Location: 58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Home School Maker Play: Jiggle Bots

Tuesday, Nov. 27

1 p.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Use an off-set motor to make your own bot creation wiggle and jiggle around the table. Maybe you’ll use markers for legs and make it scribble. Or you can use a brush for “legs” and make it skitter. You’ll need all your ingenuity to design a Jiggle Bot to display at the library!

School Maker Play: Jiggle Bots

Tuesday, Nov. 27

3 p.m.

58 North Main St., Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Use an off-set motor to make your own bot creation wiggle and jiggle around the table. Maybe you’ll use markers for legs and make it scribble. Or you can use a brush for “legs” and make it skitter. You’ll need all your ingenuity to design a Jiggle Bot to display at the library!

Books on Tap Book Group

Tuesday, Nov. 27

6:30 p.m.

Location: Salt Hill Pub, Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Andrea Thorpe,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:We will be discussing the book Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve. Copies of the book are available for loan from the library.

Wii U Game Night

Thursday, Nov. 29

6 p.m.

58 North Main St.,Newport

Sponsoring Organization: Richards Free Library

Price/Admission: Free

Contact Person: Moriah Churchill-Calkins,863-3430;[email protected]/

Description:Bring your favorite Wii U games and your Wii controllers, and get ready to have a blast battling your friends.

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